I've been working the past few months on the version 3.0.0 update and with it some added documentation held within the Articles pages of the mod. I will be slowly fleshing them out to cover the other editions to hopefully aim off some questions that may arise with the introduction of the new 'all in one' download and the FOMOD installer.
As always your feedback or ideas are appreciated. Please be understanding if I choose to decline a suggestion or don't get back to you straight away. I do try to reply to every comment!
*** Version 3.2.0 Changelog *** Update released 20 Sep 21
General: Introduced new Gunner call ins to offer better variety and options. General: Added custom retextures of office folders for training and upgrade manuals. General: Added initial support for BOS squad call ins. General: Attempted fix for tamed creatures attacking the Drill Sgt. General: Attempted fix for the Drill Sgt being spawned within the castle walls. General: Moved Squad upgrades to their own filter under the Chemlab (Minutemen Squad Upgrades) General: Added Field Craft upgrades(Minutemen Squad Upgrades) that increase the time squads spend on task in support of the player. General: Updated the end of mission message to include a time estimate for when the squad is next available. General: Fixed issue that stopped squads from dismissing themselves when the timer was up if the squad leader was dead. General: Fixed issue where there were two muffler color slots for the minutemen scarf. General: Tweaks to leveled lists for various characters General: Script tweaks to fix non spawning Medic upgrade General: Fixed issue where the crafted Squad size upgrades weren't giving the correct perks General: Added two new Gunner call ins. Exiles and Veterans. Rebalance caps cost of all Gunner call ins. General: With permission from CDante integrated parts of All Colour Camos for use with the new Gunner call in squads.
Custom: Created specialist NPCs for extra weapon configs (LMGs / DMRs - Currently only on Infantry and Recon squads) Custom: Added black variant of Beret Crest badge for use by Elite and Commando forces. Custom: Added boonie hats and protec helmets from v2.2 of Patches Addon to the LL. Custom: Fixed issue that caused desert helmet covers to spawn in the Commonwealth Custom: Updated Heavy Civ attire to have tactical rig armor if that gear setup is selected. Custom: Fixed issue with Infantry weapons LL that allowed them to spawn with silenced combat rifles. Custom: Updated infantry Desert uniform colour modcol to more likely spawn with the tan uniform.
Horizon Patches: Fixed issue that caused reinforcements to spawn without weapons. Horizon Patches: Moved Squad upgrades to their own filter under the Tech lab workbench (Minutemen Squad Upgrades) Custom Horizon: Fixed oversight that left the Cavalry Sword craftable in the Chemlab and not the Tech Lab. Custom Horizon: Fixed issue that potentially stopped squads from spawning in Nukaworld
Custom Extra Horizon: Added Settler weapon versions to easily equip guards. Custom Extra Horizon: Updated Minutemen specific Service Rifle stats for better integration and balance
Previous Changelogs:
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*** Version 3.1.0 Changelog *** Update released 2 May 21
General: Overhauled reinforcement NPC stats to give better variety across the different squad types. They now better scale with the player. Custom: Implemented Cavalry Sword, Battle Belt and Sword sheath into the leveled lists from Patches Addon v2.1. Custom: Minor tweaks to Patches Addon content for smoother compatibility.
*** Version 3.0.0 Changelog *** Update released 11 Apr 21
Large update restructuring the organisation of the mod and making various changes to leveled lists and game mechanics.
Full Changelog within spoiler
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General: Restructured mod plugin structure to be modular with plugins marked as light General: Various scripting updates in an attempt to be more efficient General: Created new FOMOD installer to streamline the mod, bringing all editions into one download General: Added mod page articles with details on the different mod editions and Squad types General: Added the Master Drill Sergeant unique character to manage and distribute the training manual system General: Added a miscellaneous quest to inform the player of when new training manuals are available to collect from the Master Drill Sgt General: Added a craftable only settings holotape with basic admin functions and for future update support General: Updated the Militia Armour LL to include a new Minutemen Body Armour General: Added Minutemen Body Armour as a reskinned version of the Vault-Tec Security Armour General: Revamped the spawning mechanics for Squads, this enables them to be called in Nuka-World and Far Harbor General: Added cooldowns for each Squad after they have been dimissed or finish their task (default time for all is currently 12hrs ingame time) General: Added menu buttons for Squads that are unavailable either due to cooldown or not yet unlocked General: Fixed issue that prevented players from accessing the Orders or Status menu when indoors
Base: Changed Militia call in to be from FO4 Minutemen LLs. This should allow compatibility with other Minutemen mods. Base: Changed the Infantry Squad call in to use the 'Militia' LL with Army Fatigues and Leather Armour sets. Base: Added a custom Elite call in using LL featuring Army Fatigues and Combat Armour sets.
Standard: Added Minutemen Recon Squad call in to bridge the gap between Infantry Squads and Elite Squads.
Custom: Added variable outfits for some Squads based on the environment they are in (example: Infantry wear desert colours if called in NukaWorld) Custom: Tweaked all Minutemen LL for weapons and uniforms, further adding to the character of each Squad type
Custom Extra: Tweaked all Minutemen LL for weapons and uniforms, further adding to the character of each Squad type. Custom Extra: Added variable Ghillie Suit outfits for SF and Sniper units (use in NukaWorld) Custom Extra: Added Service Rifles with polymer furniture to Minutemen Recon Squads
I have Militarized Minutemen but did not install the Loose files version as I am using Vortex and the author of that Mod makes it clear to not use Loose files with Vortex. In that case should I just use the Basic version of this Mod. Will that cause any issues? Or would I just miss out on features/integration?
You can use loose files with Vortex, I did for years. You could just use the basic version as an alternative, there's less squad type options but the core principle of the mod is the same.
Sounds like a load prefer problem or you didn’t grab the merged plugin from patches adding with the loose files. Have a read of the article on installation
Love the idea of this mod, but I'm not into Militarized Minutemen. I'm fine with the simple outfit changes available with We Are the Minutemen, and prefer keeping my Minutemen looking visually distinct from the Gunners and Raiders, and identifiable from a distance. Any chance you would do a WATM-compatible version that doesn't require Militarized Minutemen or the other mod requirements?
If not, I might be willing to take a stab at it...if you would be kind enough to make yourself available should I have questions about which outfit records would need to be repointed from MM to WATM, etc.
I am loving this mod so much, and now I'm cursing myself for not finding it sooner. It meshes perfectly with the Militarised MM experience, and does it without sacrificing any realism, arguably greatly enhancing it.
I'm glad you enjoy it. This was my first mod and something that I really wanted for myself to make the most of the themed uniforms introduced with Militarized Minutemen.
everything 'ELSE' looks, reads, sounds fantastic.. but please tell me what specifically will happen TO these poor AI's that want to live when the squads are 'Dismissed?'
I don't suppose they return to base and Sandbox around at all do they?
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I've been working the past few months on the version 3.0.0 update and with it some added documentation held within the Articles pages of the mod. I will be slowly fleshing them out to cover the other editions to hopefully aim off some questions that may arise with the introduction of the new 'all in one' download and the FOMOD installer.
As always your feedback or ideas are appreciated. Please be understanding if I choose to decline a suggestion or don't get back to you straight away. I do try to reply to every comment!
For now enjoy the update and happy hunting.
Sars99
Update released 20 Sep 21
General: Introduced new Gunner call ins to offer better variety and options.
General: Added custom retextures of office folders for training and upgrade manuals.
General: Added initial support for BOS squad call ins.
General: Attempted fix for tamed creatures attacking the Drill Sgt.
General: Attempted fix for the Drill Sgt being spawned within the castle walls.
General: Moved Squad upgrades to their own filter under the Chemlab (Minutemen Squad Upgrades)
General: Added Field Craft upgrades(Minutemen Squad Upgrades) that increase the time squads spend on task in support of the player.
General: Updated the end of mission message to include a time estimate for when the squad is next available.
General: Fixed issue that stopped squads from dismissing themselves when the timer was up if the squad leader was dead.
General: Fixed issue where there were two muffler color slots for the minutemen scarf.
General: Tweaks to leveled lists for various characters
General: Script tweaks to fix non spawning Medic upgrade
General: Fixed issue where the crafted Squad size upgrades weren't giving the correct perks
General: Added two new Gunner call ins. Exiles and Veterans. Rebalance caps cost of all Gunner call ins.
General: With permission from CDante integrated parts of All Colour Camos for use with the new Gunner call in squads.
Custom: Created specialist NPCs for extra weapon configs (LMGs / DMRs - Currently only on Infantry and Recon squads)
Custom: Added black variant of Beret Crest badge for use by Elite and Commando forces.
Custom: Added boonie hats and protec helmets from v2.2 of Patches Addon to the LL.
Custom: Fixed issue that caused desert helmet covers to spawn in the Commonwealth
Custom: Updated Heavy Civ attire to have tactical rig armor if that gear setup is selected.
Custom: Fixed issue with Infantry weapons LL that allowed them to spawn with silenced combat rifles.
Custom: Updated infantry Desert uniform colour modcol to more likely spawn with the tan uniform.
Horizon Patches: Fixed issue that caused reinforcements to spawn without weapons.
Horizon Patches: Moved Squad upgrades to their own filter under the Tech lab workbench (Minutemen Squad Upgrades)
Custom Horizon: Fixed oversight that left the Cavalry Sword craftable in the Chemlab and not the Tech Lab.
Custom Horizon: Fixed issue that potentially stopped squads from spawning in Nukaworld
Custom Extra Horizon: Added Settler weapon versions to easily equip guards.
Custom Extra Horizon: Updated Minutemen specific Service Rifle stats for better integration and balance
Previous Changelogs:
Update released 2 May 21
General: Overhauled reinforcement NPC stats to give better variety across the different squad types. They now better scale with the player.
Custom: Implemented Cavalry Sword, Battle Belt and Sword sheath into the leveled lists from Patches Addon v2.1.
Custom: Minor tweaks to Patches Addon content for smoother compatibility.
Update released 11 Apr 21
Large update restructuring the organisation of the mod and making various changes to leveled lists and game mechanics.
Full Changelog within spoiler
General: Various scripting updates in an attempt to be more efficient
General: Created new FOMOD installer to streamline the mod, bringing all editions into one download
General: Added mod page articles with details on the different mod editions and Squad types
General: Added the Master Drill Sergeant unique character to manage and distribute the training manual system
General: Added a miscellaneous quest to inform the player of when new training manuals are available to collect from the Master Drill Sgt
General: Added a craftable only settings holotape with basic admin functions and for future update support
General: Updated the Militia Armour LL to include a new Minutemen Body Armour
General: Added Minutemen Body Armour as a reskinned version of the Vault-Tec Security Armour
General: Revamped the spawning mechanics for Squads, this enables them to be called in Nuka-World and Far Harbor
General: Added cooldowns for each Squad after they have been dimissed or finish their task (default time for all is currently 12hrs ingame time)
General: Added menu buttons for Squads that are unavailable either due to cooldown or not yet unlocked
General: Fixed issue that prevented players from accessing the Orders or Status menu when indoors
Base: Changed Militia call in to be from FO4 Minutemen LLs. This should allow compatibility with other Minutemen mods.
Base: Changed the Infantry Squad call in to use the 'Militia' LL with Army Fatigues and Leather Armour sets.
Base: Added a custom Elite call in using LL featuring Army Fatigues and Combat Armour sets.
Standard: Added Minutemen Recon Squad call in to bridge the gap between Infantry Squads and Elite Squads.
Custom: Added variable outfits for some Squads based on the environment they are in (example: Infantry wear desert colours if called in NukaWorld)
Custom: Tweaked all Minutemen LL for weapons and uniforms, further adding to the character of each Squad type
Custom Extra: Tweaked all Minutemen LL for weapons and uniforms, further adding to the character of each Squad type.
Custom Extra: Added variable Ghillie Suit outfits for SF and Sniper units (use in NukaWorld)
Custom Extra: Added Service Rifles with polymer furniture to Minutemen Recon Squads
If not, I might be willing to take a stab at it...if you would be kind enough to make yourself available should I have questions about which outfit records would need to be repointed from MM to WATM, etc.
but please tell me what specifically will happen TO these poor AI's that want to live when the squads are 'Dismissed?'
I don't suppose they return to base and Sandbox around at all do they?
they unload after a time once the player is far enough away and the cell they reside in unloads.